"TomKan" wrote in message
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After the Oriental Poppy blooms, the foliage looks like hell. Do they
need to be left to die off like daffodils, or can they be cut back??


It's best to leave the plant alone. Let the leaves do what they're intended
for. But you're right - they look like hell. This is why they're usually NOT
planted at the front of the border. Plant something else more attractive in
front of them to hide the horror show.